No workout can be complete without the inclusion of stretching exercises in it. The main benefit of stretching exercises is that they increase the flexibility of your body movements. And increased flexibility of the body results in less chances of injury! Although it is usually suggested to practice stretching exercises after completing the normal exercises, stretching warmed up muscles causes no harm at all. Now, we look at some of the best stretching exercises which will provide exercise to your lower body.

First is the Hip/Glute Stretch. To do this type of stretching, place your left knee over your right knee while you are in a sleeping position. Then, place your hands behind the thigh and lock them. Next, pull the leg towards yourself. Ensure that your upper body remains relaxed. Switch legs to finish one cycle of the exercise.

Next, we look at the Hamstring Stretch. Here, you have lie on the floor and bend your knees. Next, straighten one leg in the vertical direction. Next, hold the leg with both your hands and pull it towards yourself. Ensure that the leg does not bend and that the other leg does not move. Do this exercise wit the other leg to complete one cycle.

Third, we look at the Ankle Stretch. Although it is an important stretch, it is quite often neglected. To carry out this stretch, you have to lean forward on the floor and cross one leg behind the other. Due to this, there is weight exerted on your ankle. Next, bend your leg backwards. Thus, you will feel that your balance also shifts in the same direction. Thus, even though your legs are still in a crossed position, you tend to sit upright.

Fourth, we look at the Piriformis Stretch. Sit on your knees and then rest your elbows on the ground. Now, move your left knee in such a way that it is just behind your rested arms while your right knee is behind the ankle of your left leg. Slowly, move your right leg behind and exert more pressure forward. Repeat this with the portion of legs reversed.

And lastly the Calf Stretch. Sit in such a position that your knees and palms rest on the floor and your back is parallel to the ground. Now raise your legs so that your lower back is also raised. Keep the legs slightly bent. Gently press one or both feet towards the floor, keeping back flat and abs in.

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